I thought Arlen Ness was supposed to be decent quality??

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

One comment I have about Arlen Ness, is DO NOT BUY ARLEN NESS SHORT BOOTS
https://www.arlen-ness.co.uk/usrimage/bot-1283-an.jpg
I have the earlier version of these boots, and after less than a year of riding, the surface layer of the lorica material is bubbling, splitting, and in places peeling off.. and the reinforced sole of one boot has also cracked/split.
They have not been abused, (only used for commuting to work etc) and I'm not particularly hard on my kit, so I'm really disappointed that my boots are in such a state...

I'll try to take some pics and post them asap
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bencav · Scooby Slapper Joined: 29 May 2010 Karma :

Exact same thing happened to my TCX SS Sport WP boots, less than 4000 miles use!

Perhaps this Lorica stuff is (as I expected tbh) not a patch on leather!

Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

But lorica means armour! How can it not be totally awesome?

Want some free boots? Please, dear God, someone take these boots.
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Write to them and see if they do something about it
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Blackwolf · Burgerfist Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Karma :

I had their gloves disintegrate and I almost lost a finger from it. (Now i only have little use) i WONT but that brand again!
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Nexus Icon · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Aug 2010 Karma :

I bet their logo doesn't fall off.

After all, that's the bit you're paying the premium for.
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MaybeGuy · Super Spammer Joined: 12 Mar 2007 Karma :

Their boots are very shit. My full size pair lasted under a year too before the lining came away from the 'leather'.. Get some alpinestars smx boots, and why would you buy those wanky booties in the first place?

Their leathers are very good though. Tried and tested many times.
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garth · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Karma :

I would never buy those particular boots anyway. Laughing

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

My Sidi Vertigo's are really comfortable, but not really suitable underneath work trousers.
and my Sidi Black Rains look ok with work clothes, but are really warm to wear indoors...
I guess I may look at some plain black Caterpillar boots or similar next... (which actually work out slightly cheaper even than the Arlen Ness boots when I bought them at end of line / sale price).

I certainly won't assume that a premium brand (with premium prices) will necessarily mean premium quality Rolling Eyes

edit: for the record, I initially thought the boots looked distinctive without being o.t.t. - and initially they were certainly more comfortable than walking around in my Vertigo's
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Peeling on the outside edge of the boot
https://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/Dazbo666/Arlen%20Ness%20Boots/DSC_0060.jpg

Peeling and bubbling on the inside edge of the boot
https://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/Dazbo666/Arlen%20Ness%20Boots/DSC_0061.jpg

Peeling, bubbling and split surface layer across the toes
https://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/Dazbo666/Arlen%20Ness%20Boots/DSC_0062.jpg

I purposely didn't clean them up, so that you can see exactly what they're like without me trying to cover up any flaws.
I've owned the boots for about 16-18 months, but only used them for less than 12 months. British weather is bad, yes, but I don't think they've been used during any heavy downpours, and even if I get caught in a shower, it was only for commuting less than 10 miles each way, ffs

Middle Finger

to Arlen Ness Evil or Very Mad

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stonesie · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jul 2010 Karma :

I thought they were a good name too so bought some of their waterproof boots last year, they were waterproof for 3 months Rolling Eyes

but as i got them cheap from a closing down sale online I just bought some goretex socks and carried on... Wont be buying that brand again and have some nice SIDI goretex boots now... They squeak like mad Laughing

supZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

my race suit is an arlen ness and personally i think its great. getting on for a year old and still looks brand new, just hope it holds up in a spill.

one thing i will say though the sliders you get with them are made from cheese. destroyed them in one trackday!!

put a set of wiz hard ones on and they've been good so far Smile

i do love the suit though, its a magnesium, honeycomb inside, so comfy. and added bonus, its made me very aware of putting weight on, the things tight as with a back projector in it Very Happy

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Email them with pics that is shit. Thumbs Down

Stick to alpinestar, mine are 5 years old, and look much better than yours AND are still water proof.
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fireyphoenix1... · Brolly Dolly Joined: 31 Dec 2010 Karma :

should have got sidi streetburners mate

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/259409/images/sidishort_ij_001.jpg

owned over a year used in all weathers get regular abuse from the salt water on blackpool prom

still look like new after a clean Smile

i bought them as a comfortable shoe thats great for riding in especially on days i know im off the bike more than on it.
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Shaane · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2007 Karma :

Both my SMX-5 and SMX PLUS A* Boots are amazing...SMX-5 are 3 years old still waterproof still look good (and there white) and my SMX PLUS are about a year old still water proof still like new.
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

The Sidi's were actually what I originally wanted, but couldn't afford at the time... so went for the sale priced "alternative" of the cheaper Arlen Ness boots...
Yet again turned out to be a false economy Rolling Eyes

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Fuck the street burners do you want to look like robocop? Laughing

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